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naturally

/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/adverb4 syllables

Naturally means: as might be expected.

Synonyms for naturally14

adverb, as in as might be expected

of course, course

adverb, as in through inherent nature

by nature

also used for naturally

genuinely, normally, unaffectedly, essentially, absolutely, certainly, undoubtedly, wis, without a doubt, innately, intrinsically

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Opposites of naturally

unnaturally, artificially

What does naturally mean?4

adverb

1

as might be expected“naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill”

2

through inherent nature“he was naturally lazy”

3

according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help“naturally grown flowers”

4

in a natural or normal manner“speak naturally and easily”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Naturally in a sentence

  • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams.Cangarejo
  • As we are born, death will follow naturally and will follow suit.LoverofEnglish
  • The most important book to learn a foreign language is, naturally, a dictionary.lucasjl
  • He just naturally avoids everything that is intense, difficult or strenuous.Source_Benedict_1921
  • It is not easy to speak naturally on the radio.CM
  • Is it better to translate directly or naturally?DJ_Saidez
  • It isn't something that comes naturally to me.CM
  • Aristotle believed that aether naturally moved in circles.Hybrid

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